Fall Youth Programming
The Pfeiffer Center GardenWeekly farm and garden classes for all ages!
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Mystery Drama Study
Red Barn Painting Studio 185A Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut RidgeBarbara Renold will lead a study of Rudolf Steiner’s Mystery Dramas, beginning with The Portal of Initiation. Appropriate for beginners and those already familiar with the plays.
Infant Playgroup
Green Meadow Waldorf School 307 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut RidgeParents/Care-givers and babies meet for an REI inspired bi-weekly class. Tea and light snacks are served for parents. Together, through our observation, we’ll learn to trust and respect the wisdom of our babies. We’ll also learn simple songs and games to strengthen the bond between a care-giver and a baby.
Art of Clothing 2024-2025
The Fiber Craft Studio 275 Hungry Hollow Rd, Chestnut RidgeIn this course, we'll design and sew garments using cotton, linen, wool, and silk. We’ll draft patterns and hand-sew, practicing a meditative approach. Explore sewing techniques, plant dyeing, and embroidery to create unique pieces. Classes include inspiring activities for all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artisans.
EC Insights
VirtualAn online workshop series for new and experienced Waldorf early childhood educators, held on six Saturday mornings from October-May.
Demystifying Class Plays: Middle School and High School Pedagogical Theatre
VirtualAn online workshop series for middle and high school teachers, held on five Saturday mornings from October-March.
Deepening the Picture of the Whole Child: Integrating Waldorf Wisdom with Current Sensory Integration Research
VirtualAn online workshop series for Waldorf early childhood educators and grades 1-3 teachers, held on five Saturday afternoons from November-May.
Ongoing
Greek Gymnastics with Carley Horan
The exercise of Greek gymnastics — running, jumping, wrestling, discus, and javelin — is a joyful pathway toward a healthy relationship of self to world, and helps build the foundation for powerful, skillful, and graceful speech. Join Carley Horan for an introduction to and practice in these events.
Practical Training in Biodynamics
The Pfeiffer Center GardenLearn and practice biodynamic agriculture on the oldest biodynamically stewarded and cultivated land in North America. Richly embedded within the Threefold Community in Spring Valley, NY, The Pfeiffer Center’s one-year, part-time practical training enables farmers and gardeners of any variety and experience level to put Rudolf Steiner’s agriculture lectures into practice.